Best Greek Pasta And Beef Recipes

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GREEK PASTA AND BEEF



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This delightfully different casserole gives everyday macaroni and cheese an international flavor. A co-worker who's a pro at Greek cooking shared the recipe years ago. It brings raves whenever I serve it. -Dorothy Bateman, Carver, Massachusetts

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 1h15m

Yield 12 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 19

1 package (16 ounces) elbow macaroni
1 pound ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, minced
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
SAUCE:
1/4 cup butter
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups 2% milk
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated Parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • Cook macaroni according to package directions. In a large skillet, cook beef and onion over medium heat until meat is no longer pink. Add garlic; cook 1 minute longer. Drain. Stir in the tomato sauce, water and seasonings. Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally. , Drain macaroni and place in a large bowl. Stir in egg and cheese; set aside. , For sauce, in a large saucepan, melt butter; stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth. Gradually add milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened. Remove from the heat. Stir a small amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan, stirring constantly. Stir in cheese. , In a greased 3-qt. baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture. Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture. Pour sauce over the top. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 45-50 minutes or until a thermometer reads 160°. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 330 calories, Fat 13g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 467mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (5g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 18g protein.

GREEK-STYLE BEEF AND PASTA



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Put dinner worries on the back burner with this one-dish meal for five, ready in 30 minutes.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 30m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 1/2 cups uncooked penne pasta (8 oz)
2 slices bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
1 lb lean (at least 80%) ground beef
1/2 cup pitted kalamata olives
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes with basil, garlic and oregano, undrained
1 can (8 oz) tomato sauce
1 teaspoon dried oregano leaves
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup crumbled feta cheese (4 oz)

Steps:

  • Cook and drain pasta as directed on package; cover to keep warm.
  • Meanwhile, in 12-inch skillet, cook bacon and onion over medium heat until bacon is crisp, stirring frequently. Add ground beef. Cook 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until beef is thoroughly cooked; drain.
  • Stir in olives, tomatoes, tomato sauce, oregano and salt. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until thoroughly heated. Serve over cooked pasta; sprinkle cheese over top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 460, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 80 mg, Fat 1/2, Fiber 5 g, Protein 28 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 1250 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1 g

GREEK PASTA AND BEEF



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Mac and cheese goes international with this Greek inspired dish. To make it even more authentic, you could substitute ground lamb for the beef.

Provided by yooper

Categories     Cheese

Time 1h25m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 lb ground beef
1 large onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, minced
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1/2 cup water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1 lb elbow macaroni, cooked and drained
1 egg, sligtly beaten
1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese
1/4 cup butter or 1/4 cup margarine
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 cups milk
2 eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup grated parmesan cheese

Steps:

  • In a skillet, cook beef, onion, and garlic over medium heat until beef is no longer pink; drain.
  • Stir in tomato sauce, water and seasonings.
  • Cover and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionaly.
  • Meanwhile, in a bowl, combine macaroni, egg and Parmesan cheese; set aside.
  • In a large saucepan, melt butter, stir in flour and cinnamon until smooth.
  • Gradually add milk.
  • Bring to a boil over medium heat; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until slightly thickened.
  • Remove from the heat; cool slightly.
  • Stir a snall amount of hot mixture into eggs; return all to pan.
  • Cook and stir for 2 minutes.
  • Remove from the heat; stir in cheese.
  • In a greased 3-qt baking dish, spread half of the macaroni mixture.
  • Top with beef mixture and remaining macaroni mixture.
  • Pour sauce over the top.
  • Bake, uncovered at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until bubbly and heated through.
  • Let stand 5 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.4, Fat 15.7, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 103.4, Sodium 501.9, Carbohydrate 36.5, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 2.2, Protein 18.9

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